Healthy Girl Diaries

February 21, 2014

The valleys and hills are so green in Sonoma it looks like a fairy-tale. We started yesterday at a more private and family run vineyard, Biale. The nostalgic feel was enough to make you fall in love. It was either that or the “Black Chicken” wine, which was incredible. I never thought I liked red zinfandels, but I am officially a fan! The underground of a wine vineyard was fascinating, and being musically inclined I was taken by the incredible sound resonation. They had to hang carpets on the ceiling to keep the resonance from being deafening. Our last stop on the tour was a tasting of Jonathan Edwards grapes. His signature wine was remarkable- it is also $90.00 per glass. I have to tell you it was not the taste that made it remarkable (though it was delicious), it was the feeling that it gave you when you drank it. I took two sips and realized what a happy sensation came from that glass. It reminded me of the movie Chocolat, the way that the chocolate had an enchanting effect on the townspeople. What a treat, and that’s just how it should be appreciated, as a special treat! Balance is key. Speaking of balance, we are balancing yesterday’s indulgence with TRX today- ready or not!...